2002 Toyota Prius Reviews - Page 2 of 2

2002 Toyota Prius from North America

Summary:

Best car I have owned in 40 years

Faults:

Original tires wore rapidly.

Windshield cracked from stone impact.

Intermittent rattle under the dash.

General Comments:

By far the most economical and reliable car I have ever had. It has needed only wear items (tires, wipers, windshield (very common here in Arizona, the Land of Rocks)) and scheduled maintenance in the 8 years we have owned it.

The brakes are original and less than 50% worn.

Fuel economy has dropped into the lower 40s in town, indicating I need to replace the upstream O2 sensor, but otherwise it has been a very faithful and economical car.

The front seat comfort could be better, though. This model has only the basic seat adjustments and no lumbar adjustment. It's fine around town, but after 8 hours on the road, it is not so much.

2002 Toyota Prius 1.5L gasoline/electric from North America

Summary:

Faults:

One computer hiccup, has not surfaced again. The dealerships I have been working with have really attempted to make this a positive driving experience.

General Comments:

The Hybrid Gas/Electric is just what I was looking for. The car has all the comfort and styling that I needed, all the performance that I wanted, and best of all, it has averaged 47.5 mpg for the whole time I have owned the vehicle.

Technologically, this car is the leader, similar to the Honda Civic electric and the Insight. The car is a 4 door, about the size of a Corolla, and will pass anything on the road while still getting 4 to 5 times the mileage than others get. Do not underestimate this car and design, it is the car of the future. I have made 3 long trips (over 2000 miles) and have been pleasantly surprised with the operation of the gas/electric combination.